National Register of Historic Places

Mt. Torry Furnace

Sherando, Augusta County, Virginia
Listed
February 25, 1974
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
74002231

About this property

Mt. Torry Furnace, also known as Virginia Furnace, is a historic iron furnace located at Sherando, Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1804, and is a stone square trapezoid measuring 30 feet at the base and 40 feet tall. The original cold-blast charcoal stack was converted for hot blast in 1853. It shut down in 1855, then was reactivated in 1863 to support the Confederate States Army. The furnace was destroyed in June 1864 during the American Civil War by Brigadier General Alfred N. Duffié, then rebuilt in January 1865. It operated until 1884. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.

Location

Sherando, Augusta County, Virginia
37.94549, -78.96445

Categories

INDUSTRY
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Sources

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When was Mt. Torry Furnace listed on the National Register?

Mt. Torry Furnace was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 25, 1974.

What type of historic resource is Mt. Torry Furnace?

Mt. Torry Furnace is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Mt. Torry Furnace is recorded as the industrial era.

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